National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in and around Mashobra

National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in and around Mashobra

Located at the Hindustan-Tibet road, near Shimla, Mashobra is a quaint hill town known for its sprawling apple orchards, trekking trails, dense forests of deodars, pines and rhododendrons, and the tastiest of jams and pickles. It also houses the official summer residence of the President of India.

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Things To See & Do

Carignano Nature Park

Carignano Nature Park

Explore the Hillside
Spread across 9.6 hectares on a hill-side and perched at a height of 7,700 feet in Sharahai Mashobra, the park was originally the summer residence of the Italian countess of Craignano, which later got converted into a dak bungalow and eventually a nature park.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary

Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary

Dense Forest with Trail
Located along NH5, about 10 minutes away from Mashobra, the sanctuary spread across 1,000 hectares is the main source of Shimla’s water supply and is home to dense coniferous forests and varied wildlife.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Mashobra

A year long destination!

  • APR-JUN

    Peak Season

  • OCT-MAR

    Moderate Season

  • JUL-SEP

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasantly warm days with cooler evenings.
  • Things You'll Love:Sanctuary tours, nature walks and mountain cycling.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Sipi FestivalMay

Mahasu FestivalMay

Ice Skating FestivalDecember/January

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National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Mashobra

Known for its Hills & Mountains, Mashobra is a hugely popular tourist spot. Thronged by tourists mainly during April, May and June, Mashobra is a tourists’ delight. Sipi Festival, Mahasu Festival, and Ice Skating Festival are some of the most popular festivals that happen during the month of (May, May, and December/January consecutively.

While October, November, December, January, February and March are considered moderate season, July, August and September are considered off-seasons to visit the place. In peak season, i.e., in April, May and June you can expect pleasantly warm days with cooler evenings, whilst in the moderate season you will experience chilling cold with a heavy snow cover from December to February. In off-season the weather here is cold days and nights with heavy rains.

In Mashobra, tourists enjoy getting indulged in sanctuary tours, nature walks and mountain cycling in the peak season, whereas in moderate season ice-skating, aromatherapies and local food are the frequently enjoyed activities. However, if you are travelling in off-season you can enjoy discounted hotel deals.

In terms of things to do or places to visit in Mashobra, some of the most popular places that tourists visit are Carignano Nature Park, Shali Tibba, Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Mashobra

What are the top things to do in Mashobra?

Mashobra is an incredibly lively place and is popularly known for its topmost things to do like Carignano Nature Park, Shali Tibba, and Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary. You will have a great time here, then why wait? Book your trip now!

What are the best places to visit in Mashobra?

The most loved attractions in Mashobra are Carignano Nature Park, Shali Tibba and Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary.

For which type of travelling is Mashobra a perfect destination?

Mashobra is a perfect destination for Hills & Mountains themed holidays.